Unvaccinated players who miss games won’t get paid, NBA says
By Leah Asmelash and Homero De La Fuente, CNN For months, NBA stars and executives have pushed for every player to get vaccinated. Though 90% of the…
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What happens after Olympic glory? For diver Matty Lee, a return to ‘gruesome’ preseason training
By George Ramsay, CNN Eight weeks since he won Olympic gold with a somersaulting dive in Tokyo, Matty Lee’s life is moving at a more sedate…
Continue Reading LeBron James confirms he was vaccinated for Covid-19 months after being initially skeptical
By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN NBA superstar LeBron James confirmed Tuesday he received the Covid-19 vaccine, months after being initially…
Continue Reading LeBron James confirms he was vaccinated for Covid-19 months after being initially skeptical
CNN By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN NBA superstar LeBron James confirmed Tuesday he received the Covid-19 vaccine, months after being initially…
Continue Reading Offseason deals and signings raise expectations for Devils
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — After missing the playoffs the past three seasons, the New Jersey Devils are telling their fans…
Continue Reading Flyers count on offseason pickups to lead them to playoffs
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers went from a trendy pick to win the East Division to having to answer…
Continue Reading Roger Hunt: English football mourns death of Liverpool striker and World Cup winner at the age of 83
By John Sinnott, CNN English football is mourning the death of Liverpool striker and World Cup winner Roger Hunt at the age of 83. Hunt, who scored…
Continue Reading Italy to play Argentina in Europe-South America title game
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European champion Italy will play Copa America winner Argentina next June. The inter-continental match is part of…
Continue Reading Chelsea midfielder Kante tests positive for coronavirus
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has tested positive for the coronavirus and is isolating for 10 days. The France World Cup winner…
Continue Reading Tokyo Games CEO: Official costs known early next year
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic organizers say it will likely be next year before the official cost of the Games is…
Continue Reading England WCup winner, Liverpool great Roger Hunt dies at 83
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer Roger Hunt, a striker in the only England team to win the World Cup and one of Liverpool’s most prolific…
Continue Reading Simone Biles says she ‘should have quit way before Tokyo’
CNN by Jack Bantock, CNN Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles says she “should have quit way before Tokyo.” Arguably the greatest…
Continue Reading Simone Biles says she ‘should have quit way before Tokyo’
by Jack Bantock, CNN Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles says she “should have quit way before Tokyo.” Arguably the greatest…
Continue Reading UEFA forced to drop disciplinary proceedings against remaining Super League clubs
By Matias Grez, CNN If you thought the idea of a European football Super League was dead and buried, then think again. On Monday, European…
Continue Reading ‘Every single time I lift the bar, I’m just lifting my country up’: Shiva Karout’s quest for powerlifting glory
CNN By Don Riddell, CNN Shiva Karout says that the best moment of his life lasted just 17 seconds. It’s a barely a moment in time, but for a…
Continue Reading ‘Every single time I lift the bar, I’m just lifting my country up’: Shiva Karout’s quest for powerlifting glory
By Don Riddell, CNN Shiva Karout says that the best moment of his life lasted just 17 seconds. It’s a barely a moment in time, but for a power…
Continue Reading UEFA motion to remove Spanish judge from Super League case
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer UEFA has filed a legal motion to remove the judge from a Spanish court case thwarting the attempt to punish…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: NL East showdown, wild Cards at 16, Yanks-Jays
By The Associated Press Zack Wheeler pitches Tuesday night for Philadelphia in the opener of a pivotal three-game series at Atlanta. Charlie Morton…
Continue Reading NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls for unvaccinated players to be removed from teams
CNN By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN If NBA players are not vaccinated, they shouldn’t be on the team, basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar…
Continue Reading NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls for unvaccinated players to be removed from teams
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN If NBA players are not vaccinated, they shouldn’t be on the team, basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar told…
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